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Rod, Piston And Connecting: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Chrysler 300 and 2019 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE:

Before reinstalling used rings or installing new rings, the ring clearances must be checked.

NOTE:

Make sure the piston ring grooves are clean and free of nicks and burrs.

  1. Check piston ring clearance. Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/RING(S), PISTON - STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Before installing piston and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, install the piston rings. Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/RING(S), PISTON - STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Immerse the piston head and rings in clean engine oil and position a ring compressor over the piston and rings and tighten the ring compressor. Ensure the position of rings do not change during this operation. 
  4. Position the rod bearing (1) onto the connecting rod and lubricate bearing surface with clean engine oil.
    GC0094864Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Install Connecting Rod Guides (special tool #8507, Guides, Connecting Rod) (1) into the connecting rod bolt threads.
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  6. The pistons are marked on the piston pin bore surface with a raised "F" or arrow on top of piston indicating installation position. This mark must be pointing toward the front of engine on both cylinder banks.
  7. Wipe cylinder bore clean and lubricate with clean engine oil.
  8. Rotate the crankshaft until the connecting rod journal is centered with the cylinder bore.
  9. Insert the piston and rod assembly into the cylinder bore and carefully position the connecting rod over the crankshaft journal.
  10. Tap the piston down into the cylinder bore using a hammer handle while guiding the connecting rod into position on the rod journal.
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  11. Remove the Connecting Rod Guides (special tool #8507, Guides, Connecting Rod).
  12. Wipe the connecting rod cap (1) clean and lubricate with clean engine oil and install the bearing (3).
    NOTE:

    The connecting rods and bearing caps are not interchangeable, line up the previously marked bearing caps and connecting rods to ensure assembly to their original location.

  13. Lubricate the bearing surfaces with clean engine oil and position the rod cap in place.
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    NOTE:

    When installing the connecting rods, make sure the wide side (1) of the connecting rod faces the crankshaft and the narrow sides (2) face each other.

    CAUTION:

    Always replace the connecting rod bolts whenever they are loosened or removed.

  14. Lubricate the NEW  rod cap bolts with clean engine oil, install and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  15. Install the new oil pan gasket/windage tray and oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the cylinder head(s). Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION .
  17. Connect the negative battery cable.
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